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Branches

1. English Major

For the past few years, this major has made significant achievement and strategic breakthrough in terms of its internationalization, while facing considerable challenges and opportunities. This major cultivates talented people of English who boast high humanistic quality, proficient English language skills, solid professional knowledge of English language and literature and other related professional knowledge, and can skillfully use English and native language in foreign affairs, education, economy and trade, culture, science and technology and other departments for foreign affairs, translation, education, management, research and other work.

Students mainly learn the basics of English language and literature, and also learn major English-speaking countries' literature, history, philosophy, politics, economy, arts, law and other humanities and social science knowledge, accept systematic and scientific training of basic skills in English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation, so as to master the verbal and written communication skills, the ability of intercultural communication with foreigners, the ability to use computer and network technology constantly to acquire knowledge, the comprehensive ability of using professional knowledge to analyze and solve problem, creative thinking ability and scientific research ability.

Undergraduates courses

Foreign Language and Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, Basic English, Advanced English, Selected Reading of Newspapers, English Audio-Visual-Oral course, Oral English, English Writing, Translation Theory and Practice, Introduction to Linguistics, English Lexicology, English Stylistics, Selected Reading of British and American Literature, Academic Writing, Society and Culture of English-speaking Countries, etc.

2. Radio and TV Broadcasting Major

This major is offered based on the internal laws of journalism and communication, focusing on the practical needs and future prospects of radio and television industry. Professional and applied talents are expected to be cultivated here. With sound political literacy, extensive cultural knowledge, keen social observation, broad international vision and proficient skills, they would be capable of engaging in related position, like news interview, report, shooting, editing, hosting, planning, management and other work in the radio and television organizations as well as other media, enterprises and institutions. Students of this major mainly study the basic theories and knowledge of journalism, communication, receive the basic training of radio and television news collecting, writing, editing and rating, and master the basic ability of radio and television work.

Undergraduates courses

Journalism and Communication, Journalism theory, communication theory, history of Chinese and foreign news communication, broadcasting and TV program production, radiocasting and TV news interview and report, broadcasting and TV program writing, video recording, broadcasting and TV editing and program production, broadcasting and TV program planning, news commentary, etc.

 

Teaching Facilities

As a Department with a longstanding commitment to combining theory and practice, the school thinks it's important to create an environment where critical thinking and creative development work together.

The English major has 21 laboratories, 22 off-campus practice bases for college students. The school is well-equipped with a multimedia network, digital cable network, library literature information resources network, and modern distance learning education web.

The major of Radio and Television now has 1 nonlinear editing laboratory and 1 computer room, with the total value of experimental equipment of about 1 million Yuan. The school Radio Station, is one of the students practice bases on campus. After more than 16 years of development, it has developed into an integrated media covering radio, video, network and new media, mainly focus on radio. In addition to campus media such as the campus radio station and television station, the school also signs internship agreements with a number of media outlets, so that students can improve their practical skills in a real media working environment.

 

Further Education or Employment

Oriented towards heritance and promotion of Chinese culture as mission, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students with global vision and humanistic spirit, who understand history and embrace future. In pursuit of excellence and innovation while consolidating existing strength, the school is forging ahead steadily. There are one thousand five hundred students of undergraduates and graduates in this college. They are generally praised by employers for their solid professional knowledge, outstanding practical ability, down-to-earth attitude and hard work.

English Major:

Graduates jobs are related to foreign affairs, economy and trade, culture, press and publication, education, scientific research, art, law, tourism and other departments. Many outstanding graduates are recommended for further studies in domestic first-class universities every year. In recent years, more than 30% of the students choose to take the postgraduate entrance examination.

Radio and TV Broadcasting:

Graduates can work in radio stations, TV stations, newspapers, news websites and other news outlets at all levels in China. Or they can be engaged in propaganda, secretarial, public relations work in national propaganda management departments, enterprises and institutions. They may also choose to teach or carry out scientific research in schools and colleges. In recent years, the enrollment rate of postgraduate entrance examination in radio and television major is relatively high. The school also attaches great importance on global engagement and has built cooperation with world top universities. Many students have entered  universities at home and abroad for further studies, including the University of Westminster in the UK, New York University in the US, Ewha Woman’s University in ROK, Renmin University of China, Communication University of China, Wuhan University.